Psychology programs produce graduates with career earnings ranging from $17,624 to $76,453. Across 925 programs, the variation in outcomes demonstrates why program selection matters significantly for career trajectories in behavioral sciences. Psychology degree holders in this ranking earn $41,681 on average—$2,969 higher than national averages for the major.
Leading the list is Harvard University, achieving the highest program earnings at $76,453. University Of Notre Dame follows with $66,756, while Cornell University rounds out the top three at $64,146. These top-performing programs demonstrate strong graduate outcomes in social sciences that justify their positioning, with median earnings substantially above the national psychology degree benchmark.
| Rank | School | Location | Earnings | Net Price | Acceptance Rate | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #861 | Augusta UniversityPublic | Augusta, GA | $41,544 Median Psychology Earnings | $11,064 | 86.4% | 48.8% |
| #862 | Lindsey Wilson UniversityPrivate | Columbia, KY | $41,470 Median Psychology Earnings | $14,745 | — | 44.1% |
| #863 | Spalding UniversityPrivate | Louisville, KY | $41,460 Median Psychology Earnings | $20,509 | 99.5% | 51.7% |
| #864 | Montgomery, AL | $41,393 Median Psychology Earnings | $11,706 | 91.6% | 32.6% | |
| #865 | Wayne State CollegePublic | Wayne, NE | $41,391 Median Psychology Earnings | $12,844 | — | 52.1% |
| #866 | Richmond, KY | $41,384 Median Psychology Earnings | $8,591 | 77.6% | 50.0% | |
| #867 | Dalton State CollegePublic | Dalton, GA | $41,357 Median Psychology Earnings | $3,962 | — | 25.3% |
| #868 | Shepherd UniversityPublic | Shepherdstown, WV | $41,344 Median Psychology Earnings | $7,906 | 96.8% | 51.0% |
| #869 | Clarksville, TN | $41,303 Median Psychology Earnings | $7,588 | 96.4% | 40.2% | |
| #870 | Columbus, GA | $41,266 Median Psychology Earnings | $11,271 | 99.1% | 41.8% | |
| #871 | Concord UniversityPublic | Athens, WV | $41,259 Median Psychology Earnings | $8,021 | 92.6% | 39.0% |
| #872 | Spring Arbor UniversityPrivate | Spring Arbor, MI | $41,167 Median Psychology Earnings | $14,530 | 51.5% | 63.5% |
| #873 | Albany State UniversityPublic | Albany, GA | $41,153 Median Psychology Earnings | $10,693 | — | 31.1% |
| #874 | Arkadelphia, AR | $41,112 Median Psychology Earnings | $23,386 | — | 37.3% | |
| #875 | Lander UniversityPublic | Greenwood, SC | $41,110 Median Psychology Earnings | $11,450 | 81.3% | 49.8% |
| #876 | Joplin, MO | $41,008 Median Psychology Earnings | $9,759 | 97.0% | 41.6% | |
| #877 | Regent UniversityPrivate | Virginia Beach, VA | $41,007 Median Psychology Earnings | $20,064 | 38.1% | 56.9% |
| #878 | Chadron State CollegePublic | Chadron, NE | $40,919 Median Psychology Earnings | $10,047 | — | 50.4% |
| #879 | Young Harris CollegePrivate | Young Harris, GA | $40,907 Median Psychology Earnings | $19,721 | 62.6% | 41.8% |
| #880 | University Of MontevalloPublic | Montevallo, AL | $40,809 Median Psychology Earnings | $14,471 | 53.8% | 54.1% |
